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Hana's Beauty Tip 101?

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Salam and hello!

Today I'm just going to keep it simple, sharing with my lovely readers some beauty tips that I go by :DShave With Conditioner
If
you're out of shaving cream, lather your legs with conditioner instead
of soap. Conditioner will soften the hair on your legs making it easier
to shave (and it will leave your skin feeling extra silky).

Turn Up The Heat
For curlier, flirtier lashes, heat your lash curler with a hair dryer for five to eight seconds before curling them.

Use Ice Cubes To Keep Fat, Acne And Wrinkles At Bay
Massage an ice cube over your face until it melts. Do it
every night before bed and keep fat cells, acne and wrinkles under
control.

Apply Sunscreen Daily
Wear sunscreen every day, rain or shine. Even when it's cloudy - 80 per cent of the sun's ultraviolet rays still pass through the clouds. Sunscreens that claim to provide “all-day protection” and “water
resistance” are not reliable; don’t be fooled by these claims and
reapply all sunscreens at least every 2-3 hours.

Don't Neglect Your Elbows
It's
easy to forget about your elbows, but they need just as much protection
and care as other parts of your body. Cure dry elbows by massaging Bio-Oil onto them daily. You'll see and feel softer elbows in at least two days.

De-Puff Your Eyes With Raw Potatoes
Use raw potato slices to soothe your eyes - they
are astringent which means they help decrease water retention and they
also contain the enzyme catalyses which helps lighten dark under eye
circles. First, wash and peel a potato. Cut two slices and place one on
each eye for 10 minutes. Lay down, relax and let the potatoes work their
magic. Rinse the eye area gently with lukewarm water when you're done.

Contouring Creates Dimension
The
trick to achieving a chiseled celebrity-like face is to contour, we know that now. Your face is three dimensional so
applying foundation in a single tone will only make your face appear
flat. Add a highlighter to areas of your face that would usually catch
light but create enough shadow to emphasize your jaw line and
cheekbones - use shades with gray undertones. Please do not use bronzers to contour! It would not look natural :o

Say Goodbye To Makeup Sponges
Makeup
sponges help you apply make up, but not without a cost. They usually
soak up more liquid foundation than what ends up on your face. The
result? You're wasting foundation and constantly buying new sponges. The
fix? Get a foundation brush. You waste less foundation and it allows
for a more even and precise application than a sponge would.

Avoid Overly Rosy Cheeks
Giving
yourself a natural glow blush looks as attractive as it gets. But you'll
want to avoid brushing on too much, else you will look like a clown. So
always start your blush line two finger widths away from your nose and
only apply it on the apples of your cheeks. This will ensure you create a
natural glow without going overboard.

Keep Misbehaving Brows In Check
Spritz
an old toothbrush or a clean mascara wand with hairspray, then brush
brows and style them as desired. Even the most hard to tame brows will
fall in line with this trick.

Applying False Lashes
Adding
extra eye fringe amps up the glam instantly. First, take your falsies
and loosen them by gently flexing the eyelash band, then curl your
natural lashes to make sure your falsies line up with your actual lash
line. Apply glue on your falsies using a Q-tip. Using tweezers (or
finger tips if you feel that gives you more control), place your falsies
as close to your lash line as possible. Let your lashes dry for a
minute before you add a coat of mascara (this is optional).

Blot Away Excess Oil
Do
you start the morning with matte, fresh-looking skin only to find that
by the time 5 p.m. rolls in you're a shiny mess? If you have oily skin
then blotting papers are a beauty godsend. Don't use powder to soak up
the oil. Using too much periodically throughout the day will make your
skin appear cakey because you're just layering makeup on top of more
makeup. Opt for blotting papers instead. They will soak up all the oil.

No Makeup Remover? Try Lotion Instead
If you're out of makeup remover, use body lotion to get rid of makeup. It works especially well on tough mascara.

Create Fuller Lips
If
you're tired of having thin, pursed puckers, extend your lip line using
a neutral-toned lip liner. Then apply lipstick over top. Be careful
though — don't extend your lip line too much.

Lashes For Miles
Curl
your lashes both before and after applying mascara for longer lashes.
You may want to re-curl them throughout the day to get some extra lift,
just remember to be gentle when you apply pressure with your curler.

Don't Pop It
No,
no, no! Don't pop your zits. Not only does it increase the chance of
scarring, it's also likely that you will worsen the blemish and spread
bacteria to other places on your face which could give rise to another
breakout.

Exfoliate Your Lips
Dry,
flaky, chapped lips are the worst canvas for lipstick - please, exfoliating your lips is the solution! To do this, apply lip balm to your
lips, then using a toothbrush or clean mascara wand, scrub your lips
(don't be too rough). Then, use a tissue to wipe away excess flakes or wash it off. You can also DIY your own lip scrub by using brown sugar and coconut oil :D

Microwave Lotion Into Luxury
Who
doesn't love a spa day? If we could go every day, we probably would,
but that would also put a dent in our wallets. A quick, easy and cheaper
indulgence is to put your favourite lotion in the microwave for about
10 seconds. Make sure the oils in your lotion don't separate and that it
isn't too hot. Apply it on to your skin and enjoy!

Exfoliate Daily
Exfoliation
is an important and easy way to buff away the dead skin cells that
cover up your skin's natural glow. Use a light exfoliator, to freshen your face daily.

Know Your Shade
When
choosing a foundation, usually people would test them on the wrist, but instead test the product on the skin near your jawline.
And be sure to do it in natural light. This will ensure the foundation
tone you choose for your face isn't too different from the natural shade
of your neck.

Uses For Old Mascara Wands
Don't
throw away your old mascara wand, it's still got a few uses left. Clean
it and use it as a brow brush instead. You might even find it handy
around the house — use it to unclog sinks or clean tough to reach areas
in your home.

Tweezing Tips
Before
you tweeze, make sure you soften your skin by dabbing a cotton ball
soaked in warm water or cream. When you start tweezing, do so in the
direction of your hair's growth.

Cut Back On Pedicures
Save
money on your beauty routine by taking care of your feet on a daily
basis. Simply scrub your foot with a pumice stone each morning in the
shower. Once you step out and dry off, apply a moisture cream to your
feet. This will increase the amount of time you can go without a
pedicure and will keep your toes healthy and fungus-free.

Use Dry Shampoo
We absolutely love dry shampoo, it absorbs excess oil on your strands
and scalp and keeps your mane looking clean and fresh. If you don't have
dry shampoo, try washing just the top of your head (or wherever there
is oil), with regular shampoo followed by a quick blow dry. Your tresses
will look as good as new.

Don't Pump Your Mascara
You should never pump your mascara (i.e., moving the wand up
and down in the tube really quickly) because it will only allow air into
the tube which will cause your mascara to dry (and ultimately shorten
its lifespan).

Apply Bronzer Evenly
Before
applying bronzer or self-tanning lotion, mix a drop or two of the
solution with moisture cream. Blend using your finger or a Q-tip then
apply to skin as you would regular moisturizer. This will ensure the
cream blends in — and covers skin — evenly.

Use Oil On Your Skin.. Even If It's Already Oily
This
probably sounds crazy, but using an oil-based product to remove makeup
or excess dirt from your skin can actually improve your epidermis'
condition. Why? Over-cleaning stimulates the sebum glands, which causes
skin to over-produce oil. Using oil-based products will have the
opposite effect.

Moisturize Properly
Sometimes
less is more. Don't slather your face with moisturizer because it will
take 10 minutes or more to be absorbed by the skin before your face is
ready for makeup. The best way to apply face cream is
to blend a dime-sized amount on your cheeks, nose, chin and forehead
instead of moisturizing heavily.

Clean Your Makeup Brushes
Make
sure you clean your makeup brushes regularly to avoid a buildup of
makeup residue and bacteria. You can purchase makeup brush cleaner from a
drug or beauty store, or you can simply use shampoo and conditioner to
clean your brushes as you would your own hair. Clean brushes guarantee a
super smooth and even makeup application every time.

Treat Ingrown Hairs
Apply
a product containing azulene or witch hazel to help reduce the swelling
and redness that's associated with ingrown hairs. From there, coax the
ingrown hair from its location with a pair of tweezers (don't pull it
out, though — this will only make the ingrown hair regrow in in the same
way later).

Towel Dry The Right Way
Don't
rub your hair dry with your towel; it will cause your hair to frizz.
Instead, before getting out of the shower gently squeeze excess water
from your hair. Then, wrap your hair in a towel and pat it dry to absorb
any remaining moisture.

Perfume Basics
Don't douse yourself with perfume before you leave the house (you don't
want to bombard other people's nostril with strong smells). Just because
you can't smell it doesn't mean other people won't be able to. If you
wear it every day, chances are your olfactory sense has just become
desensitized to the scent. Only spray or dab perfume on select spots like your knees, wrists, base of throat, and behind your earlobes.

Clarify Your Hair
In
order to remove product build-up from locks, use a clarifying shampoo
once a week. This will also help prevent dandruff and other annoying
hair/scalp conditions.

Smile.. Lots
Our best beauty tip? Smile! It's the most beautiful asset you have. Wear it every day.